PublicTownEastern Oregon University
EOU
La Grande, Oregon 97850
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Eastern Oregon University is a public town institution in La Grande, Oregon. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,112 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,987.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History EOU opened its doors in 1929 as Eastern Oregon Normal School, a teacher training school.
- •The first building on campus was Inlow Hall, later incorporating the former Ackerman Elementary School in 1936.
- •The school built dormitories for female students in 1938 (Dorian Hall) followed residences for men in 1947 (Hunt Hall).
- •In 1939, the Oregon Legislature changed the name to Eastern Oregon College of Education, and the words "of Education" were dropped from the college's name in 1956.
- •The library was added in 1951, and Quinn Coliseum opened in 1958.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,500
Programs (47)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average